The focus of today’s Get UCAS Ready Week blog post is Applying to University. We asked all the RO Partner universities for their advice on making your application and writing your personal statement. Take a look through their top tips below! University of Birmingham University of Exeter University of Leeds University of Leicester Loughborough University Newcastle University Queen Mary University of London University of Warwick University of York Not

Hi Everyone! This one is all about choosing a university – a lot of factors can come into play but it’s important to think about what is important to you. If you are struggling to get started, this is hopefully going to give you some ideas to think about!   I've also created a video with my top tips for you to watch here! 1.Course  It’s easy to get caught

What is Get UCAS Ready Week? Get UCAS Ready Week is a series of online content aimed at preparing you applying to university and help you make informed decisions as you enter Year 13. Get UCAS Ready Week will take place between Monday 14 and Friday 18 September to kick start the school/college year. How can I get involved? Read the information in the weekday emails

When students think about university, they often focus on rankings, location, or course titles but one factor that shapes your academic experience is whether your university is research-intensive. A research-intensive university is one that prioritises and invests heavily in conducting original research, so you are not just taught existing knowledge but new knowledge is created through studies and scholarly work 📚 What does this mean for you as

Hi everyone, this blog post is on choosing the right course for you!  Deciding what to study at university can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, it’s easy to worry about making the wrong choice. In this blog, I will be sharing my top tips on choosing a course with confidence.  Research is key  The first most important thing to do is spend time exploring university course pages.